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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,101.34, 31,652.37 and 17,389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,101.34, 31,652.37 and 17,389.02 is: 26,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,101.34 : 31,652.37 = 17,389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,101.34/31,652.37 = 17,389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,101.34x = 31,652.37 × 17,389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,101.34x = 550,403,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,403,694.98/21,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,083.83

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